California and the American Tax Revolt: Proposition 13 Five Years Later

In Spring 1983, the Los Angeles Times conducted a comprehensive survey of both the public and private sectors to produce its State of the State report. The results, published in a nine-part series in June 1983, remain the most up-to-date synthesis of the 1970s tax revolt. The original report is supplemented by an introductory essay placing the California revolt in national context and comparing it with later, parallel actions in other states.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

In the spring of 1983, the Los Angeles Times embarked on a remarkable endeavor to produce its own State of the State report, marking a significant milestone five years after the passage of the notorious Proposition 13. Collaborating with Price Waterhouse, the Times conducted an extensive survey encompassing both the public and private sectors. A team of eighteen specialized reports delved into various areas of public service, including police and fire protection, roads and public works, parks, public health, libraries, schools, and more. The comprehensive findings, unveiled in a nine-part series in June 1983, remain the most comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the outcomes of the 1970s tax revolt.

To complement the original Time reports, an introductory essay has been included, providing a national context for the California revolt. This essay compares the California uprising with similar actions in other states, such as Massachusetts, and places them within a historical perspective. Additionally, a detailed statistical abstract rounds out the volume.

This title is proudly part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, a testament to the publisher's commitment to seeking out and nurturing the brightest minds in academia. By leveraging print-on-demand technology, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again, ensuring that the insights and knowledge of the past are preserved and shared with a broader audience. Originally published in 1984, this title continues to resonate and contribute to our understanding of the political and social landscape of the time.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520307018